Google Workspace Update
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Update Summary
Google Drive now supports in-browser previews of client-side encrypted PDF documents and image files, eliminating the need to download them locally.
Update Details
Security
- Authorized users can preview client-side encrypted files without downloading confidential data to local devices, preserving customer-managed encryption protection.
New Features
- Google Drive supports direct web-browser previews for client-side encrypted PDF documents and image file formats.
Hints
- The feature is enabled by default for end users.
- There is no administrator control for this feature.
- Extended rollout for Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains begins October 15, 2026 and may take longer than 15 days for visibility.
- Available for Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, Education Plus, Frontline Plus, Assured Controls, and Assured Controls Plus.
Product Information
Vendor: Google
Product: Workspace
Product type: Other
Platform: Web
Vendor information published: Oct 15, 2026
Original release notes: View on vendor site
Published on updatealert.io: Oct 17, 2026
Description: Productivity and collaboration suite for business communication and documents.